Bellows Weekly Bulletin

Monday, 12/9 - C Day

• 5th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00

Tuesday, 12/10 - D Day

• 3rd Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00

Wednesday, 12/11 - E Day

• 4th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
• PTSA Book Fair - Auditorium - see class schedule below/Evening event 5:00-6:30 PM

Thursday, 12/12 - F Day

• 5th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
• PTSA Book Fair - Auditorium - 9:00-11:30 (see class schedule below)
• PTSA Family Dance Night - DW Auditorium - 6:00 PM

Friday, 12/13 - A Day

• 3rd Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
• 3rd Grade Trip to Stepping Stones Museum

Monday, December 16

• Town Hall Meetings- All Grades- Social Emotional Learning Community Meetings
• Grade 3 Topic: Empathy: Understanding Perspectives
• Grade 4 Topic: Empathy: Understanding Complex Feelings
• Grade 5 Topic: Empathy: Accepting Differences

Wednesday, December 18

• Early Release Day- 1:30 pm Dismissal for All Students for Professional Learning
• Board of Education Meeting- 7:00 pm- MS/HS Community Room

Friday, December 20

• Early Dismissal- 11:30 am Dismissal for All Students for Holiday Recess

The PTSA sponsored Book Fair is this week! Below is the class schedule and we welcome all parents who would like to attend during their child's scheduled class visit.

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This week, the PTSA is hosting a Family Dance Night in the Daniel Warren Auditorium for students, families and staff to show off their dance moves and come together as a community for a little bit of pre-holiday fun!

Students have been practicing the dances at the start or end of their Physical Education classes as well as during movement or brain breaks in their homeroom classes.

If you'd like to learn the dances yourself or if your child would like to show you their dancing feet, here is a link to the dances they will be participating in if they attend the event on December 12!

YMCA

Macarena

Cotton Eye Joe

Cha Cha Slide

Gangnam Style

Nae Nae

Coaches Desio & Iacovelli captured a few photos and videos from Physical Education classes that you can view here

Fifth graders are receiving an introduction to robotics with Ms. Trotta as students completed some unplugged coding activities to get a better understanding of how programming a robot works. The task was to program "robotic" friend to put on a shoe or create a structure of cups.

Fourth graders completed their first BreakoutEDU by working together and strengthening their problem solving and critical thinking skills. The theme for their Breakout was related to coding.

Fifth grade scientists tested the property of thermal conductivity. The investigation allowed them to determine which substance had the highest thermal conductivity. The objects that were tested were copper, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, wood and plastic. They used established scientific data about each object to make predictions and test their theories.

Last night the third graders took us all on a magical ride to Toyland! They even had a special guest from their past, Ms. Clarke, remind them about how they learned to sing and write songs back at DW! Once again a huge thank you to our third grade teacher team, Mr. Galgano and everyone who played a part in making last night’s musical adventure such an amazing experience!

For photos from last night please visit the following link: 2024-25 3rd Grade Winter Concert.

Students in all grades met with author Marc Tyler Nobleman as he shared his experience as a researcher and writer. This enrichment experience for students was graciously sponsored by the PTSA. We are always grateful of their contributions, expertise and generosity in supporting extending learning in Rye Neck.

District Calendar

FEB Family Handbook (in progress)

December Letter Day Calendar

Fifth Grade Locker Decorating

Band Schedule

Volunteer Forms

"The RNSF "Give, Grant, Impact" Appeal is here! Now through December 20th, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Each donation funds grants that bring innovative resources, programs, and experiences directly to Rye Neck students, providing them with opportunities to explore, create and excel. Visit the RNSF WEBSITE to donate today!"

Grants so far have funded:

- The F.E. Bellows Fifth Grade School Store

- Garden Beds for Planting Spring 2025 in the Bellows' Life Garden

- Sensory Materials & Equipment for Students at Bellows

PTSA Website

Booster Club Website

Rye Neck School Foundation Website